sales consultant - retail

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.

Work setting:

Specialty shop.

Sales.

Tasks:

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment.
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts.
• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Provide customer service.
• Assist in display of merchandise.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.
• Design and layout pages.

Type of product:

Flooring.

Security and safety:

Bondable.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Adaptability.
• Collaborative.
• Creativity.
• Efficiency.
• Energetic.
• Goal-oriented.
• Hardworking.
• Integrity.
• Outgoing.
• Positive attitude.
• Proactive.
• Quick learner.
• Time management.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Ability to multitask.
• Punctuality.
• Maturity.
• Resourcefulness.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.

Financial benefits:

Commission.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).